Vinca minor 'Bowles' | Bowles Periwinkle

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DESCRIPTION
Vinca minor 'Bowles' is a robust evergreen groundcover known for its profusion of periwinkle-blue flowers that bloom from spring into early summer, often continuing sporadically throughout the growing season. The star-shaped blooms sit above glossy, oval-shaped leaves, creating a lush, colorful carpet that is both ornamental and functional.

This cultivar, widely used in gardens for its adaptability, originates from selections of the European native Vinca minor. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and its spreading habit make it a favored choice for controlling erosion, filling shaded spaces, or adding texture and color to underplantings.

DESCRIPTION
Vinca minor 'Bowles' is a robust evergreen groundcover known for its profusion of periwinkle-blue flowers that bloom from spring into early summer, often continuing sporadically throughout the growing season. The star-shaped blooms sit above glossy, oval-shaped leaves, creating a lush, colorful carpet that is both ornamental and functional.

This cultivar, widely used in gardens for its adaptability, originates from selections of the European native Vinca minor. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and its spreading habit make it a favored choice for controlling erosion, filling shaded spaces, or adding texture and color to underplantings.

 

  • Family: Apocynaceae
    Height: 4 to 6 inches
    Width: 2-3 feet
    Foliage color: Glossy dark green
    Flower color: Lavender-blue
    Bloom time: Spring, with sporadic blooms in summer and fall
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; may require occasional trimming to control spread
    Growing zone: Zones 4-9
    Wildlife attractors: None significant; primarily used as a ground cover

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